Start Seth McGowan or Ty Johnson?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
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RBTy JohnsonQBUF · RB46Who to start
Slight leanTy Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 2.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 2.1 pts/game).
Seth McGowan and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.7 PPR points to Seth McGowan's 2.0.
Start Ty Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McGowan | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.9 |
| Snap share | - | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 23 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Seth McGowan vs Ty Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Seth McGowan or Ty Johnson in Week 1?
Start Ty Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Seth McGowan's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Seth McGowan or Ty Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Seth McGowan.
Who has the better matchup, Seth McGowan or Ty Johnson?
Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (hard). Seth McGowan draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.